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Who calls the shots? Institutional and political dynamics in European defence
The EU and its member states face increasing pressure to take greater responsibility for their own security. However, despite significant developments, the Union's ability to act remains constrained. A question is thus, ‘who calls the shots’ in European defence? That is the starting point for this volume, where leading experts analyse the governance and the choices for Europe’s security.
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